Route on-time record
BFF to DEN: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Scottsbluff (Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport) to Denver (Denver International Airport). 626 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5072 at 10:21 AM.
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BFF → DEN
Scottsbluff to Denver: 626 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
78%
Cancelled
1.6%
avg delay 25 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
91% on time vs 67% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
77% chance on time
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Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · SkyWest 5072 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
10:21 AM → 11:35 AM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (230 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
Strong track record · 230 flights
Find 10:21 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 5074 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:20 PM → 7:34 PM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 5054; its record covers all of them.
64%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 64%
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Avg arrival delay
- 44 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (234 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 67% on time; 9 AM to noon: 91%).
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Strong track record · 234 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)77%
626 flights · 78% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 9 AM to noon91%
292 flights · avg delay 7 min
- 6 to 9 PM67%
334 flights · avg delay 40 min
Best day: Saturday (86%). Worst: Wednesday (79%).
On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Air traffic control and airport volume35%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)28%
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Severe weather13%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
BFF to DEN questions
- What time of day is best to fly BFF to DEN?
- 9 AM to noon: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 67% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from BFF to DEN?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 626 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on BFF to DEN?
- June (73% on time); the best was December (89%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
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